THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COAL DEPOSIT AND BIOMASS BRICK PLANT
Sector: Energy
Type: Public
Project manager: Ministry of Energy
Estimated cost (USD): USD 16,002 million
Estimated cost (FCFA): FCFA 8,001 billion
The project objective is to set up an industrial coal and biomass brick factory in Tchirozerine, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons. This project is part of the national strategy for the recycling of biomass and coal deposits by SONICHAR to efficiently combat desertification.
Benefits
- Promotion and recycling of alternative local energy sources for improved response to strong demand and export possibility;
- Economic profitability ensured by the existence of an extensive distributer network in all large Niger cities for efficient sales;
- Rationalisation of production costs: site located close to SONOCHAR, enabling better supply of Nigerien coal deposit, positively tested in similar industrial plants;
- Encourage social and economic development in the far North of Niger.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Project Design: State Partner State/partner
Funding: State Partner State/partner
Implementation: State Partner State/partner
Operations: State Partner State/partner
Risk sharing: State/partner